Keys to the Classics: A Biblical Analysis of the Great Books of Western Civilization

January 8th, 2008

keys2classic-student.jpgby Dennis Oliver Woods

Two Vol Set $75.00

This is a great book to use with your older children as you move through your history studies.

The biographical sketches appear in order of publication date which gives a good overview of the important authors.

Student Text

Includes biblical analysis of 50 classical authors (Homer to Van Til) Student emerges from this study with a rock solid biblical worldview. Each essay covers biography, historical background, summary, historical implications, biblical analysis, and application. Thirty-question quiz for each essay to test your understanding, plus reading assignments in the classics and discussion questions. Memory icon/keys help students grasp basic theme of each philosopher.

Teacher’s Guide

Includes objectives and lesson plans. Explains how to use the course at home or in the classroom. Short answers to quiz questions and nearly 500 open-end questions posed in Keys to the Classics makes this Guide an easily understood, philosophical treatise in its own right — Some are even calling this Philosophy for Dummies.

For grades 7-12.

Please see a review by The Old Schoolhouse magazine here.

Exploring World History

November 17th, 2007

 $125.00

Published by Notgrass Co. this curriculum package  includes:

Part 1: Creation through the Middle Ages (first semester)

Part 2: The Renaissance to the Present (second semester)

In Their Words: Original Documents, Poetry, Stories, and Hymns from World History (assigned readings)

Quiz and Exam Book

This curriculum presents history from the perspective of faith in God and respect for His Word. Each unit includes a Bible study highlighting spiritual issues related to history. It is comprehensive, giving students an overview of world history from Creation to the 21st century (Table of Contents). It provides a full year’s work in three subjects.

Download Sample Unit here.

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Greenleaf Guide to Old Testament History

November 13th, 2007


$23.00 

Greenleaf’s guide to OT History has 196 lessons placing biblical events in chronological order. Discussion questions are included for each lesson. Using it before or during your studies of Ancient Egypt and Greece will help place biblical history in perspective. This study will enable you to learn all the main bible stories directly from the bible (no dumbed down story books needed) and gain many other interesting insights you probably never considered before, like Adam being alive right up until just before the flood, etc. A great must have for the Christian home educator.

Ancient Rome and How It Affects You Today

October 5th, 2007

image0018.JPGby Richard Maybury $18.00

Next, read Ancient Rome: How It Affects You Today which shows what happens when a society ignores “Uncle Eric’s Model” and embraces fascism. To build a better future we need to know how we got where we are today. The political trend that has dominated the world for 2,000 years, including the investment markets, remains almost unrecognized. Recommended reading for Truthquest History’s Ancient Rome.

Please see here for accompanying study guide.

And here for info on how to use Bluestocking Press titles.